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It’s not just about doing the right thing, it is about embracing it! Meaning we all know that eating healthy is the right choice for our bodies but unless we do it, it’s just talk. As foodservice professionals, we want to walk that walk with our customers and our customers’ customers.

Foothill Farms® Flavorwise™ products were created to help reduce sodium, trans fat, saturated fat, calories, cholesterol and MSG on restaurant menus. Many products are gluten-free. We want to help our customers meet school and healthcare nutritional guidelines as well as support restaurants that desire a lighter menu. Currently, there are 29 products that house the green Flavorwise™ flag.

According to a recent study by The Port Washington, a N.Y.-based market research firm, menu innovation and older consumers’ increased spending are among the top 10 trends shaping the restaurant industry in 2014.

Our country’s aging population is not cooking. They are going out for meals which translates to our responsibility to meet their dietary restrictions or special diets. Many seniors are watching their cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, as well as overall fat content and calories. Paying attention to the trends, restaurants can attract repeat business by posting nutritional information (calories, sodium, fat) on their menus or by offering a special “healthful” menu section for those conscious of their diet.

“Consumers’ interest in healthful meal options is tied to the health needs of boomers and older individuals, the growth in ethnic groups accustomed to fresh food preparation, and greater awareness of the need for and benefits of healthful eating among younger patrons. As an example, NPD found a growing number of consumers who prefer gluten-free foods, not because of required dietary restrictions, but because of the benefits of overall more healthful eating.” (Ruggless, 2013)

Expanding our sauces, seasonings, salad dressings, and gravies within the Flavorwise™ label allows foodservice operators to explore healthier versions of their current menus without sacrificing taste or having to leave Foothill Farms® for a different brand. We’ve got “healthy” covered! For more information on Flavorwise™, please contact your foodservice broker or contact us.

Recent Government Changes to School Meal Regulations Allows Cafeterias More Quantity and Variety

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was recently modified, lifting the previous restrictions on grain and protein maximums. This change is anticipated to positively affect school cafeterias nationwide.

In theory, limiting the amount of carbohydrates and calories from a meal contributes positively to weight management and combats the health concern of childhood obesity. In reality, schools are forced to offer a more limited menu to already picky eaters and as a result, children do not ingest enough healthy food to sustain them throughout the day. Thankfully, concerned parents, nutritionists, and school administrators won the battle and now schools will be free to expand their menus beyond baked chicken nuggets!

How Foothill Farms Can Help
Foothill Farms offers rice seasonings, pasta sauces, and meat gravies that will instantly add flavorful variety to your menu. First, take a look at your current monthly menu. Do you think you have enough variety? Is there something else you wish you could add? We bet you didn’t even have to look! Of course you have recipesyou want to add!

Foothill Farms can assist you in successfully and efficiently adding more variety to your current rice and pasta side dishes and add an appealing sauce or gravy to your daily meat offering. We can assure you that our mixes are no fail! Our seasoning and sauce blends are taste tested and made with fresh, dry ingredients, keeping in mind school aged appetites. All you need to do is add hot water! To find a foodservice broker nearest you, please visit our Broker Locator.